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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 175.38 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 175.38 and 90.04 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 175.38 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/175.38 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 175.38 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 15,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791.22/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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